Mission Financial Blog
Steps to Growing Your Trucking Company
Steps to growing your trucking company can be challenging, especially as an owner-operator in the highly competitive trucking market. The US trucking market size is somewhere around $217.3 billion, so it’s clearly an enormous market to tap into. However, you need to...
FTL Trucking Explained
When it comes to load distribution and management, FTL shipping is a popular approach. In fact, FTL shipping makes up the largest share of the freight market at over 46%. Many trucking companies specialize in this shipping method, where a single order takes up a full...
Small Fleet Management
Managing a small fleet comes with plenty of daily challenges, from high costs to keeping operations running smoothly. But with the right strategies, fleet operators can overcome these hurdles and make the most of their limited fleet. To help you work smarter as a...
Detention Pay for Truck drivers
Truck drivers are paid by the hour or mile, so time on the road directly impacts earnings. Delays, especially detention—waiting for shippers or receivers to release the truck—can reduce income. To offset this, most companies offer detention pay. But how is it...
Drivers Knee
Drivers knee is among the most common musculoskeletal conditions affecting professional drivers. It starts as a mild ache on the knee, then gradually turns into a sharp cramp before becoming a persistent stabbing pain that limits knee function. If you’ve experienced...
What Are Freight Accessorial Charges?
Transporting goods involves more than simple pickup and delivery. Freight carriers often face challenges requiring additional services, such as extra labor, time, fuel, or special equipment, leading to freight accessorial charges. This guide covers what these fees...
Lumper Fees: What Are They?Â
Lumpers play a vital but often misunderstood role in the trucking industry, with many truck drivers having mixed views on their services. But understanding lumper fees early can save you money and frustration at the delivery site. A lumper fee is the charge for hiring...
Pre-trip Inspection Checklist For Truck DriversÂ
Conducting pre-trip inspections is essential for your safety as a truck driver and the safety of all road users. That’s why the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) provides pre-trip inspection checklist standards all commercial driver’s license (CDL)...
Complete Guide to LTL Freight
Whether you’re a small-scale owner-operator or run a large trucking fleet, there are many different ways that you can plan freight deliveries. LTL freight is a popular option to keep in mind. In many cases, shipments don’t require an entire truckload. Instead of...
How To Get Your MC Authority
If you’re an owner-operator, you’ll know that having all the right licenses and documents is essential for smooth business operations. If you run an interstate trucking business, you’ll need to add MC authority to your list of documentation. This is an important legal...
